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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

The report Of Mr.. Frank A. Flower,
the commissioner Of labor for the State
OF Wisconsin, presents the result Of In.
quiries addressed by him In the past
year to employers engaged In all sorts
of Industries In regard to the dssirabili.
ty of restricting immigration. 1t was
found, much 10 the surprise Of the con.
missioner, that there was an ovsrwhelm.
ing sentiment in favor Of excluding
hereafter not only anarchists, criminals
and psupers, but, for time at least, all
immigrants whatever. This feeling
that the United States should cease to bs
what fifty years ago was called "ths
asylum OF the distressed and oppressed
Of every CLINE" was not confined to ma
tive Americans. "a very large per.
cen,age," says Mr.. Flower, "of those
demanding total prohibition for longer
or shorter periods are fsreign.bo aud
some of them mentioned THE cireua.
stance as reason why they know better
than others the necessity Of taking tho
question thoroughly In hand" Wiscoh-
sin contains a larger proportion Of for
eIgn- born citizens than any other State
in the Union, the excess of isreign.
born voters over native voters, accord
ing TO the census OF 1850, being
40. 1000. Yet Of the 4s4 persons from
whom Mr.. Flower received replies but
50 opposed restriction Of Immigration,
while 20 favored total prohibition, aud
all the others were for restrictions Of
some kinl. 81 am foreign born," says
one OF the respondents "but | see the
thing is overdone.' Various qualidca-
lions for admission ara suggested by
such AS stop short Of prohibition. Some
would require all immigrants ito bs
able to read aud write their own Ian
guags." Others prescribe q per capita
tax OF $500, or a properly qualification
OF from $500 TO $1,000. A certificate OF
good moral character" 10 what some OF
The commissioners correspondents
would enact. A number urge the do
nial OF the right Of suffrage for from
live TO tweniy-one years after the I'm
migrants arrival. The proposal 10
made, among others, that the number
permitted TO land in one year should DO
prescribed by statute. The fact that the
conditions under which our forefathsrs
found IL is . wise policy to Strengthen
the lighting capacities Of the country BY
inviting immi grafton no longer exists
sdverted to by one correspondent, who,
arguing for total prohibition, saysi
I'VE have now . good start and cas-
populate our lasd fast enough"
Periods OF trial Of the policy Of total
prohibition are suggestej, ranging from
three to ten years. Some. however,
limit the period only BY the work Of %.
simIlatlon to be accomplished. "Pull
in our latch-s -string totally" says one,
until We Americanizs what We have
here" A carpenter Of Marinetts, speak
Ing for the native wortmsn, says"Ws
poor natiye.born citizsns are bullisd
around like dogs by forcigs people; ws
have no show, and II seems ~ though
everything Ia coming to the very worst
unless fre. immigration Is stopped" {"
The significant fact, however, brought
out by Mr.. Fowler's Investigations, 10
the drift OF sentiment in this country,
among foreign born as well ~ native
citizens, In favor Of legislstion on the
subject.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14


A paper 10 the far West contains The
following advertisement:
"Wan;s-A Situstion-A practical
printer, who 10 competent 10 take charge
OF any department in printing aHd
publishing house. Would accept pro-
fsssorship in any Of the academies. Has
no objection TO teach ornaneptai paint
ihg and penmanship, geometry and trig-
ononetry, and many othsr sciences. ID
particularly suited TO act as pastor to
small evangelical church, or - local
preacher. He would have nc objsction
to fern small but select class OF inler-
esting young ladies, TO instruct In tbs
highest branches. To q dentist OF
chiropodist be would be invaluable, ~
ne can do almost anything. Would
board with a family II decidedly pioue
Inquire Of Col. Buffalo, at Bfowns 81
loon." w ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14
Genius Triumphs Over Phate

We begin tn. publication Of the Roc
cay Mountain Cyclone with some phew
diphiculIies la The way. The type
phou nders phrom whom we bought our
output phor this printing opbphiee
phailed to supply US with any sphs or
Gays, and IL will be phour or phive week
bephore We can get any. The mistaque
was rot phound out till day or TIVE
ago. We have ordered the missing let
ters, and will have TO get along without
them till they come. Wsdon't lique the
look ov this variety sy spelling any
better thaa our readers, but mistax will
happen in the best regulated phsnilies,
aud iph the ph's and GO and KS and q,
hold out We shall ceep (sound the c
hard) the Cyclone whirling sphtsr q
phashion till the sorts arrive. 1t is nc
joqus to us-it's serious aphphair.-
Rocky Mountain Cyclone.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14
a Seasonab a bio bet.

Christmas and New Years do not
come on the same day OF the week this
year." remarked q solemn man at the
bar of saloon.
81 guess you are mistaken, stranger.
retorted a young fellow who had just
emptied bottle Of blue label.
"No, sir, | am not"
"But insist that you are"
81 am not \ bsttiag man." drawled the
solemn man, as he wiped . tear out Of
his left eye, "but I'll wager you Z bottle
OF the widow that am right"
"That Christmas and New Years do
come on the same day Of the week rhis
year?'
"Certainly."
"Well, III cover yo,r wager" chirp-
ed the young fellsw, smiling at the bar
keeper.
"Now prove to me thai you are cor
rect."
"Got calendar"
"No."
well, never mind. can prove the
truth OF my statement with or without
an almanac"
Go she,d; Pm getting thirsty"
"Well, my dear young friend. began
the solemn man, you see Christmas and
New Years, which are only q week
apart, occur 10 different years, and not
on the same day Of the week this year.
Come now, order the wine. I'm in 8
hurry. The gag 10 a fresh one, and |
must make time il expect to find any
more sf1rOeona today
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

1t is related that proud father Of
twins invited friend % dine with him.
The man came in condition mere be-
ltting a man who had dined than enc
about 10 dine. THE twins had besn
rigged out in their best bibs and tuck
ers and sat in high chairs side BY side.
There" said the proud father. ibid
you ever see anything to match that!
The friend looked at the twins, ana.
conscious that he was in condition TO
see double. said with great gravity
"Yssh. Tha's splendid child
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14
SETTLED THE BILL.

A circuit rider, in neighporhoou
with which he was not acquainted, stop
ped man in the road and asked:
my friend. can you tell me Of a place
where . preacher can stay all nigh'
without money and withoutpriceY'
"Yss, in the woods
"Of course, but can't you tell me OF
some house?"
"Ya- tpointing), that one up on the
hill up yonder."
will il cost me anything"
mot y cent"
"who lives there?"
Nobody"
81 don't want to stay in vacant house.
Come, now, my good man, tell me Of =
place"
"Wall, l will. Go about two miles
down this road, then turn to the left.
The fust house you strike will be old
Sam Potter's. He'll take yon in"
But, will he charge me anything"
"Not cent"
Treat me well. of courss?'
Like er jujgs-give you the best he
has in his house.
"Will he feed my horse9"
"H.'ll founder him. if you say so."
Il am thousand times obliged to
you"
"Sav," the man called after the
preacher started OF, "he's a sorter Curl
Gus fellow an II you ask him how much
he charges he'll git mad. just act like
you was at home, an it'll be all right
with him."
"Thank you, III do so.'
The preacher found old Potter to be =
tall, gaunt man, with harsh voice and
grizzled beard. Just before bed time
the minister asked Mr.. Potter II he
would join him in prayer.
"Not jest yit." Potter replied. "Jest
git down an pray when yer feel like It.
Don't walt on me, fur I've got the dogs
to feed atore 20 to bed"
After breakfast the next morning,
when the preachers horse had been sad
died, the reverend gentleman turned to
Potter and said:
"when l leave place l always feel
that am forgetting something"
"Wall, Amt yer"
"No, think not" the preacher re-
piled, as he began to tumble in his lad-
die bags. "No. l haven't forgotten
anything"
'Tm purity certain that you have.
You've forgotten to pay me-"
"what? ] didn't know you charged
anything"
"You know it now"
But, my dear sir, am poor
preacher"
Never hear: you preach. but jedgin'
by the way you talk, l reckin' you air
er very po' preacher"
81 mean that, | haven't any money ;"
Not my fault"
That's all very well, but l can't pay
you anything"
"Then III take it outen your hide"
Look here, my friend"
ooh, I'm lookiu. GoiD' to keep my
eyes on you
IL say man told me that could stay
here without charge
"Yes, but wasn't the man.
This is surely very awkward posi-
tion. really do not know what to
DO"
"Settle up. is the best advice | can
offer to you."
But really cannot.
"Then some Of your hide must come
off,"
w wish you had more soul"
"Yas, an l wish you had more
money.
"You certainly would not commit an
act of violence merely for a few dimss?'
"Yas, b'Iieve would"
"If you'll lot me OF I'll send you the
money"
mo, I'm erfeered that after you be-
gin to feed your flock you won't think
of sinner like me-"
swell, declare I'm in very awk'
ward position"
"Yss, 30 I've hearn.
"ls there no way by which we car
settle this AFFAIR."
"Oh, yes; pay up."
"But tell you have no money.
"Yes, 90 I've hssrL."
swell, as You have driven me to th'
wall l suppose I must fight you."
"Thsl's my ticket. Skin yourself
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

~ GODS WORTH YOUR MONEY Gold
VI and Silver Watches, Chains, Charms, Col
lar Buttons, Cuff Buttons, Studs, Ladies' Cuff
and Collar Sets. Lace Pins, Rings. Bracelets,
Gold and Silver Thimbles, Gold and SILK
Guards for Eyeglasses, Gold Specs, Keys TO
ut any watch, Gold-lined Silver Cups, Silver
Forks, Spoons, Knives, Butter Knives, Nap
kin Rings, &C. Call early to examine our
large stock. BAKER & MCMURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

Country Bride dn restsurant)-"1su
do the ordsrin'. John; anything thai II
suit you'll suit me-.
Groom s.tudying the bill Of fare)--
well, how'll rosst turkey, raw oysters,
corn beef an' cabbage, ice cream an
mince pie suit your
Country Bride-"Fust-rate. 1eas,
only have 'em bring the nince pie hot
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

Some one says is lie the hill which pFc-
duces The echo. Aud here vs hsvs
lived all these years thinking IL waa ths
heller.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

Peckam lmsetiEg IN cid friend)-
Why, Dingley, 10 this youf ] haven't
seen you for ten years. How are Jon,
anyhow ~ s.,
Dinglsy-0b, pm just like used %
be. By the way, Pecksus hev's ysor
wife: You used y say you bed ~ boss
girl when you were single.
Peckam (sadly -Shss ssill boss-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14
AT
Miss ENen'S S
FANCY STORE,
KING STREET, sHEPHERDsTOWN

HANDSOME embroidered Table Covers,
IL Scarfs and Lambrequins ready for use:
Ladies' and Childrens Leggings, colored and
white. Skirts and Underclothes, new, nice,
good and cheap. Stockings to suit all feet.
white and colored, Worsted and Fleece lined.
Black Hose for misses and boys. Scarlet wool
Vests for ladies. SILK Handkerchiefsf from the
Old Bandannas down to suit the little folks
in color price and style. Linen and cotton
Handkerchiefs. Towels from 10 cts per pair
TO $3.50 per pair, very nice. Monte Linen
sideboard, bureau, washstand and table
Soarfs stamped for embroidery. Splashers.
Tray Covers, Doylies, Napkins, all ready for
work, with the new Linen Embroidery
Thread never fading, to embroider with.
Gloves for the little folks, Shoulder Shawls
for the old ladies, Sleeveless Jackets for the
young ladies. Felts, Pushes, of different
colors, Ornaments OF different styles, and
Silk for embroidery. Just the incest fancy
work baskets to be found to suit the indus
trious, Basket Cradles, Scrap and Waste
Baskets. Brass Placques, Whisp-Holders,
Brass Ornaments of various designs, some
China and Glass ware, Writing Desks. work
Boxes, Box Paper, Albums. and many other
articles not necessary TO tell about, Call
and see them at the Little Store" of
MISS ELLEN WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

Tue design OF the stamp 10 engraved
on steel, and, In printing, plates are
used on which two hundred stamps
have been engraved. Two men are kept
busy at work covering these With COL
orsd inks and passing them to . man
and girl, who are equally busy priaiing
them on large hsnd-prrssss. Three Of
these little squads are employee oil the,
time. After the email shssts loft paper
containing two hundred printsd stamps
have dried enough, they are cent ints
another rosm and gummsd. The gun
used for this purpose is peculiar csn-
position, made Of the powder Of cried
potatoes and other vegetables mixed
With water. After having sses sgsis
dried, this time on little rssks famed By
steam power for about sn hsuf, they are
put between sheets Of pastsbcsrd snd
pressed IN hydraulic presses capable OF
applying 6 weight Of two thousand tens.
The next thing isro cut the sheet In
two; each sheet, Of course, when cut,
containing one hundred stamps. This
Is done by girl, with large pair Of
shears, cutting BY hand being preferred
TO that done BY machinery, wbIsb wsuld
destroy toe many stamps. Next they
are pressed once more, aud then pscksd
and labeled and slowed awAy, 10 be ssns
out 20 the various oficss when ordered.
II = single stamp is tern Or IN any way
mutiIsted, the whole shss Of enc bun.
Jred Stamps 10 burned. Not less tbss
five hundred thousand are ssid v b
burned every week frsm this causs.
The greatest care 10 taken N ceussIsg
the sheets Of Stamps to guard against
differing by empIsSss, and It fs said
that during the past twenty years sst .
single sheet has psen lost 10 this vsy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

rhls year about go. ooe,ooe psstsl
cards will be used. TIE coss for tss
contract term Of four pears wili - sbsut
t7so, 900, . saving ef13 per ssst. ever
the old contract. The former costsscs
was much lower thas whsn the sssls
were drst made. Postal cards were
nrst Issued 10 1874. NsssIy 100 900 900
were issued In 1883. bat the dspressIos
10 business and the rsducsien ef Issssr
postage cut down shs dssssd fss tbso.
The cards cost about Is cents thousand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

Invite the especial attention of all persons
In need OF COOKING STOVES 10 the follow
Ing list of necessary Furniture which give
with each stove, and which | guarantee to
be frst-class in every respect: l wash boiler,
/ coffee boiler, l sauce pan and lid, l iron
tea-kettle, 2 iron pots, pot lids, long grid
die, ! skillet, 3 sheet-iron pans, lid litter, !
poker, l stove scraper, joints of pipe and
elbow; large tin bucket, bread pan, cul-
lender, / wash basin, pudding pans, patty
pans, II pie plates, milk strainer, l milk
SKINNER, plain ladle, pierced ladle, soup
ladle, iron spoon, cake turner, egg whip,
pie crimper and trimmer, fancy teapot, 2
sad-irons, / teapot stand, l sad-iron stand,
pepper box, nutmeg crater, candle stick,
| cake mould, q tin cups, dipper, biscuit cut
ter, rolhng-pin, potato masher, butcher
knife, knives and forks worth Sl.25 per SET
b albata tablespoons, albata teaspoons,
coal-shovel, flesh fork, Jelly-cake pans,
pound OF stove polish.
| sell the celebrated Excelsior Cooking
stoves at the following prices. will deliver
stoves and furniture free of freight in Bridge
port Md at any station ON the >. V. K. r.,
also AT any station on the Il. &. o. r. X. as far
west as Cumberland or south TO Staunton.
EXCELSIOR.
No. l6, $1,000; No. II, $3.50; No. %, $3.50;
No. q, Sc. ~; No %, $3.50; No 80, $500; No.
81, $3.50; No. 3S, $500; No. 49, $500.
Prices quoted on application and repairs
furnished for all patterns of stoves.
Returning thanks for the liberal patronage
OF the past, hope to merit a continuance
H. c. MARTEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14
TRUNKS AND VALISES
OVERCOATS

is large and cheap. Remember the old stand
College Square. With many thanks TO my
friends and customers. remain your frleno,
JACOB WINTERMOIER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14

is unsurpassed. Suspenders, Hosiery, and
all the smaller articles of mems apparel.
Would especially invite your attention TO his
line of Underwear, which is full and COM
plete in all grades, nice warm goods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-19

There is new combination coach on
the Rock Island and Sterling train. II
consists ofs passenger car, baggage and
express, Mail and caboose in one.
The boys in the general offices of the
r. | & P, held chances on the house raf-
file across the river, but of course none
were successful in the deal, although it is
understood Grenawalt 'came very near
getting it,
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
operated 4.036 miles at the commences
ment of the present year. an increase of
800 miles in the year of 1886 and is
rapidly climbing up to the ) 900 mark.
1t has 276 miles of double track, and
3,o11 miles of steel rail track.
The northern train on the c., b. Il @
drc in Rock Island at 1910 last night,
did not get in until 7:05 this morning,
when it came through TO Rock Island
and went out at $50 IN consolidation
with Conductor Terry's st. Louis train,
which was held for it. The cause of the
delay was an accident on the c. B. & N,
nothing however that affected the Rock
Island train.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-19
Salvation shouters.

The Iowa department of the Salvation
Army has decided that Davenport needs
attention, and the Olympic theatre has
been leased for barracks for six months
after May 1. when the campaign opens.
Saturday evening Mrs J. T. Dale, wife
of Maj. Dale, the head of the Salvation
army in Iowa, arrived IN Davenport ex
pecting to leave Immediately on the train
for Magoketa, where she expected to
speak Sunday and yesterday. She missed
the train and was compelled to stay till
yesterday afternoon. In short time
she made up her mind that, as she ex-
pressed it, God had stopped her i'll this
sinful city, which contained vast num-
Der of their enemy, and that the Saliva
ton army should begin campaign al
soon as possible. The Salvation army
will find it has tackled the seat of thu
deepest sin it has struck yet, when i
commences on that burg across tn
creek.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-19
LOCAL NOTICES.

Offerman's Island for church and
society picnlcs; Steamer Dick Clyde. For
terms apply to John Bleuer, 12l
Eighteenth street. Rock Island.
E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postofice block, Rock ISL
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81 100000. E. w Hurst. agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Coal, Potatoes, Etc.
For coal, leave orders at Wheelsn Bros.
grocery, or at 1903 Second avenue. For
onions and potatoes. apply under May
Bros old stand, Second avenue.
JOHN WARNER
VIM McEnlry,
Attorney at law, loans money on good
security, makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell s Lynde, bankers. Office in
post office block
The store building formerly occupied
by W. H. Lundy on Second avenue; en-
quire of, Z. E. PARMENTER.
Barth Babcock, Dentists.
No 1924 Second avenue. Special atten-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
Inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-19
A Life Made Miserable.

BY dyspepsia is scarcely worth the living.
A capricious appetite. heartburn, puzz
hing nervous symptoms, increased action
of the heart after eating, sinking in the
abdomen between meals, and flatulence
after, are among the successive indica-
tons of this harrassing complaint. Two
things only are needful for its removal
A resort to Hostetter's stomach bitters.
and persistence in its use. These re
medal measures deing adopted cure is
certain. Taken Immediately before or
after meals, this great stomachic pro
notes secretion of the gastric Juice, the
natural solvent of the food The ner,
vo1s and bilious symptoms consequent
upon chronic indigestion disappear. as the
complaint gradually Yields to the correct
i've and invigorating influence of the Bit
tiers. Appetite returns, sleep becomes
more refreshing, and as sequence, the
body is efficiently nourished, muscular
power increases, and the mind grows
sanguine Use the bitters for Chills and
fever and rheumatism.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-19
More AbOnf Passes

In response to an appeal to the com
merce commission in behalf of the excep>
tionsl case of Rev A. W. Mann the deaf
mute priest of the church, whose labors
in behalf Of the silent people extend over
the states of Ohio. Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,
Nebraska. and Missouri, and whose work
is greatly hiDdered by the withdrawal of
the passes, kindly furnished him
hitherto by the western railroads, Bishop
W. S. Perry of Davenport, has received the
following reply
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, April ID, 1887. /
Bishop William Stevens Perry:
My Dear Sir:-The commission,
think, appreciates the Importance OF Mr..
Mann's work, but it has no authority to
whether they will issue passes 10 him
The commission as to all such matters
only decides upon actual controversies
where complaint is made that the law is
violated
Regretting that we cannot be of service
to you, am, very respectfully yours,
t, NJ. COOLEY.
The reply ingeniously leaves the ques-
ton of the right of the railroad to issue
passes undetermined In fact, there is
no doubt that the withdrawal of the
passes is due not to the new law but to
the purpose of the roads to free them
selves from burden too heavy to be
orne, while at the same time, by throw
ing the blame on the inter state com
merce bill. they are rendering this legis>
lation unpopular in many influential
nIArtPrS-